Sale Sharks programme - 2021

NORTHUMBERLAND
rugby union
NEWCASTLE RAVENS
TEAM OF THE MONTH
Northumberland RFU are delighted to announce that
Newcastle Falcons have once again kindly agreed to
sponsor the Team of the Month Competition.
The competition is open to all clubs, teams and age
groups in Northumberland, and the entries will be judged
on their own merits by an impartial panel including
representatives of both Northumberland RFU and
Newcastle Falcons.
The RFU is rightly focusing on growing as well as
celebrating diversity and inclusion in rugby, and so it is great
to report that Newcastle Ravens, Northumberland’s first
LGBTQ rugby club, last year celebrated their 15th
anniversary, and were thrilled to attend the Thebans Clinic in
October this year.
The Clinic is a staple in the IGR (International Gay Rugby)
calendar, and for the first time this year included a
tournament which enabled teams from the length and
breadth of the country to pit themselves against each other.
The event, spread over a long weekend, started with a
‘social’ at the President’s Suite at Murrayfield Stadium,
followed by working on key aspects of the game such as
footwork, protecting the ball and tackling skills.
The day after was game day, with the Ravens enjoying a
successful run out, winning two, against London Stags and
KX Steelers, and only losing one game - to the eventual
tournament winners, Cardiff Lions. A tremendous weekend
was had by all, and friendships made for life.
We want to hear about all your achievements this
season! Selected winners will receive 20 tickets for a
Falcons game of their choice, subject to timing and
availability. The deadline for October and November
entries has now shut, but we will be accepting
nominations in early January for December’s award.
Maybe your first team was unbeaten for the month, your
u16s raised money for charity or your newly forged girls’
team played their first ever match? Let us know! All
nominations, including details of the team and a brief
summary of what has been achieved, should be emailed
to DeanGray@NorthumberlandRFU.co.uk.
SECOND BITE
Northumberland RFU, Northumberland Rugby Union's
Referees Society and Novos RFC support the work of
Second Bite.
The Second Bite Community Interest Company has
social value at its core, and uses its profits and assets
for the public good – providing dining choices in four
venues in the North East to give training and hands-on
experience to students from here and overseas, thereby
opening previously-shut doors to recognised
qualifications and job opportunities. Three of the venues,
in collaboration with local grassroots charities, are also
used for the preparation of meals to be distributed to
individuals and families in areas of deprivation.
If you would like to find out more or want to support the
invaluable work that Second Bite does in the Community
please get in touch with them. More information can be
found at www.second-bite.org.
On behalf of everyone involved with Northumberland
RFU we hope you had a Merry Christmas, and best
wishes for a healthy and happy 2022!
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